Temporary order or award.

RCW 26.14.100
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(1) Before an arbitrator is selected and able to act, on motion of a party, the court may enter a temporary order granting any of the relief provided in RCW 26.09.060 and 26.09.197 . (2) After an arbitrator is selected: (a) The arbitrator may make a temporary award granting any of the relief provided in RCW 26.09.060 and 26.09.197 , except for relief pertaining to a protection order as defined in RCW 26.14.110 , in which case the procedures under RCW 26.14.110 apply; and (b) If the matter is urgent and the arbitrator is not able to act in a timely manner or provide an adequate remedy, on motion of a party, the court may enter a temporary order, pending further hearing by the arbitrator or the court. (3) On motion of a party, before the court confirms a final award, the court under RCW 26.14.150 , 26.14.170 , or 26.14.180 may confirm, correct, vacate, or amend a temporary award made under subsection (2)(a) of this section. (4) On motion of a party, the court may enforce a subpoena or interim award issued by an arbitrator for the fair and expeditious disposition of the arbitration. (1) Before an arbitrator is selected and able to act, on motion of a party, the court may enter a temporary order granting any of the relief provided in RCW 26.09.060 and 26.09.197 . (2) After an arbitrator is selected: (a) The arbitrator may make a temporary award granting any of the relief provided in RCW 26.09.060 and 26.09.197 , except for relief pertaining to a protection order as defined in RCW 26.14.110 , in which case the procedures under RCW 26.14.110 apply; and (b) If the matter is urgent and the arbitrator is not able to act in a timely manner or provide an adequate remedy, on motion of a party, the court may enter a temporary order, pending further hearing by the arbitrator or the court. (3) On motion of a party, before the court confirms a final award, the court under RCW 26.14.150 , 26.14.170 , or 26.14.180 may confirm, correct, vacate, or amend a temporary award made under subsection (2)(a) of this section. (4) On motion of a party, the court may enforce a subpoena or interim award issued by an arbitrator for the fair and expeditious disposition of the arbitration.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.14&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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